I Quit My Job to Find My Passion

I have been a bit lost in terms of my career choices since we returned from sabbatical and have taken the first step to getting back on track. I am taking the leap and quitting my job without the safety net of another position waiting for me with the focus on finding a position that I am passionate about and becomes more than just another job. The trick will be how to incorporate one of my two favorite hobbies, travel or eating, into a career. I'm still working on the food angle.

My first efforts are around trying to convince Expedia to hire me, but so far no luck. I used many of their websites during our sabbatical and have first hand knowledge about the challenges and quirks of arranging travel and accommodations around the globe so I know it's a product I can be passionate about. If anyone from Expedia reads this, I am an awesome Program Manager and would love to join your team!

While I am pestering Expedia I am also planning on obtaining my PMP certification which will hopefully help my prospects in general. The ultimate goal is to live and work in Europe so it is important to find opportunities here that support that goal or luck out and find someone in Europe who is willing to hire me directly and sponsor my immigration.

I have eight more days on the job until I'm on my own to figure all of this out. Wish me luck, think happy thoughts, and most importantly keep your ears open for me.